If you have any constructive comments or suggestions please let us know by emailing the Parish Clerk at clerk@minstead.gov.uk

WEEKLY NOTICES 5TH DECEMBER 2011

THE MINSTEAD FLOWER SHOW SOCIETY AGM

Tuesday, 6th December at 8 pm The Green Room, Minstead Village Hall. All welcome - meet the organisers, make suggestions for next year!

PANTOMIME CASTING WEDNESDAY 7TH DECEMBER

Pantomime casting evening on Wednesday 7th December in the village Hall, with Nigel Pascoe, who is writing the pantomime this year. He will be explaining the story of the pantomime to everyone, and we'll be seeing who wants to be in the panto this year. That time again!!

MEMORIAL FOR YAANIS AND MIRA MELLERSH SATURDAY 10TH DEC 11.30 am

A memorial service will be held for Yaanis and Mira Mellersh on Saturday 10th December at 11.30 am in Minstead Church. All friends and well-wishers are invited.  We hope to remember the joy in their short lives.

The Service will be followed by a wake and barn dance at the Village Hall.  Yaanis and Mira loved dances and we ask all the families of the Village to join us in a Barn Dance.  The dance will start at about 2.30 pm. We hope to see a crowd of children and their parents at the dance.

HUNT MEET AT THE TRUSTY SATURDAY 10TH DEC 10.45 am

Come and enjoy the first lawn meet at the Trusty Servant for many years - riders, walkers and helpers all welcome

LYNDHURST FUN DAY SATURDAY 10TH DEC

Join us at the New Forest Centre on LYNDHURST FUN DAY Saturday 10 December Open 10am - 5pm, activities until 4 pm

 ¶ Family Entertainment!

¶ Christmas Crafts to make!

¶ Christmas Wreath making!

¶ Badge Making!

¶ Mince Pies & Mulled Wine!

PLUS the ideal opportunity to buy quality gifts from our Gift Shop!

ZUMBA FITNESS 10TH AND 17TH DECEMBER

Village Hall Sat 10th Dec and Sat 17th Dec 10 am £4 per person per 45 minute session

Join Teresa Colvin for Zumba fitness with a difference

For more details contact Teresa on 07881 818913 or teresacolvin@hotmail.co.uk

Proceeds from these two Classes will for to Charlotte's 'I believe I can' fund of hope

CAROLS ON THE GREEN SAT 17TH DECEMBER

Carols at 6 pm, Father Christmas at 6.30 pm Mulled wine and mince pies courtesy of the Trusty

Please hand clearly labelled present in to the Trusty by lunchtime on the day

CAROL SERVICE SUN 18TH DEC

Starts at 4 pm in the Church

TUE 20TH DEC - MINSTEAD VILLAGE LUNCH

In the Trusty - all villagers welcome to this informal friendly gathering!

12.30 pm, choice of lunch dishes at a special price of £5.50.

Charity Christmas Quiz Wednesday 21st December 8.30pm at the Trusty

Cash prizes and a great fun evening - proceeds to Minstead Lodge

Friday 23rd December - Forest Forge

The Phoenix and the Carpet Minstead Village Hall Christmas starts here!

Doors Open 6.30 pm. Performance starts at 7.00 pm Free Mince Pies & Mulled wine/soft drink on arrival

Licensed Bar - Adults: £8.00 - Under 16s: £6.00 Tickets from Minstead Village Shop

Enquiries and advance bookings: call 023 8081 2151

Join four children on their adventures as they are whisked away on their new magical carpet, with the help of a mysterious and fiery phoenix! When a golden egg falls into the nursery fire and hatches a talking Phoenix Robert, Cyril, Andrea and Jane begin a remarkable adventure that will see them travel the world on their new carpet. Adapted from the classic children's book by E. Nesbit, Forest Forge's magical winter production features beautiful live music, incredible puppets and a wonderful winter atmosphere.

SAT 24TH DEC CHRISTMAS EVE

4 pm Crib Service in the Church

11.30 pm Midnight Holy Communion

SUN 25TH DEC CHRISTMAS DAY

 10.30 am All Age Worship.

MESSAGE FROM THE TRUSTY

Just a brief update of everything going on at The Trusty Servant Inn Minstead (see above for some of these!)

Saturday 10th December 10.45am Hunt Meet - come and enjoy the first lawn meet at The Trusty Servant for many years - riders, walkers and helpers welcome.

Father Christmas comes to Minstead - 6pm carols and 6.30pm Father Christmas - Saturday 17th December - don't forget!!

Wednesday 21st December 8.30pm Charity Christmas Quiz - cash prizes and a great fun evening - proceeds to Minstead Lodge.

NEW ON THE MENU

Locals Favourites - to encourage in our loyal locals we have priced a special section of our menu all at under £10 offering great value and delicious winter warmers for lunch or dinner. Ask for our special "locals Christmas card" and enjoy another offer just for you

Fish & Chip Supper in Minstead - only £15 for two fish and chip suppers at The Trusty Servant

Thank you very much and we wish all our customers a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Debbie Lewis

The Trusty Servant

WHAT'S ON IN MINSTEAD